Community Volunteer Guide
2023
Austin Pets Alive This nonprofit organization is an animal rescue group that creates programs to promote and provide the resources, education and outreach needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals. • Sample activities: walking dogs, fostering pets, caring for cats, assisting in the medical clinic, helping with digital marketing and data entry • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.austinpetsalive.org Austin Zoo The nonprofit zoo hosts an array of educational events for the community and supports long-term volunteer opportunities for those looking to help. • Sample activities: doing laundry, restocking restrooms, picking up trash, working in the gift shop • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, fruit, dry dog and cat food, animal toys • 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin • www.austinzoo.org
Hill Country Conservancy The nonprofit is dedicated to preserving natural areas, such as rivers and scenic vistas, as well as working farms and ranches in the Texas Hill Country. • Sample activities: cleaning up trails, gardening • Donations accepted: one-time monetary gifts, monthly gifts through the Wellspring program • 5524 Bee Caves Road, Ste. G4, Austin • www.hillcountryconservancy.org
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in Southwest Austin & Dripping Springs. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Animal and environmental services
Austin Animal Center Volunteers at the city-run no-kill shelter are required to attend a training session and commit to six hours a month. The nonprofit is operating services and opportunities by appointment only. • Sample activities: greeting adopters at the shelter, providing outreach, giving enrichment to dogs or cats, serving as adoption ambassadors, providing medical assistance • Donations accepted: monetary gifts accepted online, item donations can be dropped off at the shelter or ordered through its Amazon wish list • 7201 Levander Loop, Bldg. A, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/austin-animal-center
Education and family
Austin Partners in Education This nonprofit organization provides college and career readiness support through individualized academic and mentoring programs. • Sample activities: volunteering with Austin ISD middle and high school students through math classroom coaching and mentoring programs • Donations accepted: monetary gifts
• 3100 E. Fourth St., Austin • www.austinpartners.org
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